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Take Time to Show Those You Care That You Care

August 26, 2013 by Scott "Q" Marcus Leave a Comment

Special Romantic Monday Motivational Memo:

Mary-Ann-&-I-under-golden-chain

My wife, Mary Ann Testagrossa, and I just got back from spending our anniversary weekend together.

Well, technically, our anniversary is August 27.  We will have been married 13 years on that date (and we’ve been together for almost 20). Now, I realize that 13 years (or even 20) is not as long as some have been together – but it’s the longest we’ve ever been together, you know?

So, in honor of happier relationships everywhere (whether they be marriages, partnerships, friendships, or just folks living in the same house), I provide a tool to keep them fresh.

Every day, take just a couple of minutes to with someone who matters.

Ask and answer these four questions:

  1. What did I do today that you liked?
  2. What did I do today that you would prefer I change?
  3. How would you like me to change it?
  4. What would you like me to do tomorrow for you?

Then, make a commitment to do it.

It only take a few minutes but the results will last a lifetime.

What ideas do you have to improve your best relationships? Please tell us.

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Filed Under: Communicating, family, Motivational Monday, Relationships Tagged With: happiness, healthy relationships, love and happiness, marriage, relationships

4 Tips to Improve Communications to Get More of What You Want

August 19, 2013 by Scott "Q" Marcus Leave a Comment

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Although we’ve been speaking since we were little, we tend to mess it up pretty regularly.

That’s actually to be expected because accurate communication is not determined by the sender but by the receiver. No matter how well you say something, if the person at the other end doesn’t hear it the way you meant it, the communication was poor.

Four things to remember to help minimize conflict and to be happier:

1) Know Your Intention

Before you communicate, ask yourself, “If all went perfectly, what would I want to happen from the result of this communication?”

For example, are you trying to impart information, get someone to change his or her behavior, express how you feel, make someone feel good (or bad)…

If you understand your intention first, it helps you craft your message better.

2) Choose Your Medium

Determine HOW you are are going to communicate what you want.

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Filed Under: Communicating, Conflict Management, Intentions, Motivational Monday, Relationships Tagged With: accurate communication, attitude, channels of communication, conflict, disagreement, intention, perfectionism

Is Your Attitude Showing?

August 12, 2013 by Scott "Q" Marcus Leave a Comment

Your attitude shows – even if you think it’s hidden.

I'm in a bad mood, steer clear!

Don’t deny it; own up to it.

Others are already aware of it – even if you never say anything.

And don’t feel bad if it’s not “happy-clappy” all the time. After all, we all have our down days. After all, someone with a “positive attitude” is simply someone whose attitude is positive more times than it’s not.

Check your attitude regularly. If it’s not serving you, do a reset.

Remember, as difficult as it might be to adjust it, it’s YOUR attitude and you can let it control you – or you can control it.

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Filed Under: Communicating, Happiness, Motivational Monday, Power of Attitude, Relationships, Self Talk Tagged With: attitude, change, conflict, happiness, negative self talk, perfectionism, positive attitude, quality of life, self esteem

Are you controlled by “THEM”?

August 5, 2013 by Scott "Q" Marcus Leave a Comment

The committee of They

“Should” is the word used by the invisible committee of “THEY” to run your life.

You know what it’s like,
“I should be thinner.”
“I should be a better parent.”
“I should have thought of that before.”

I should. I should. I should.

If you find yourself saying “I should,” you are under the control of the THEM. THEY use the word to put you in your place and to help you feel bad about yourself for not measuring up to an unrealistic standard.
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Filed Under: Communicating, goals, Motivational Monday, Overcoming Perfectionsim, Relationships, Scott's Rules, Self Talk Tagged With: happiness, life balance, negative self talk, perfectionism, quality of life, self esteem, should

How Much Work Does Your Relationship Require?

July 29, 2013 by Scott "Q" Marcus Leave a Comment

If your long term relationship seems like all work and no play for a long time, it’s in trouble.

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On the other hand, if it’s all play and no work for a long time, it’s not real – and it won’t last when things get tough. (And all relationships have tough times.)

Honest adult relationships are about 80% companionship and 20% business.

If you cannot “do business” together, you won’t be able to live together. Conversely, if it’s all business, it feels like you’ve never left the job – and who needs that?

Take time every day to make sure you work well together and that you spend time together.

(Yes, we lead busy lives, but if we cannot take 20 minutes a day for the most important person in our lives, than is he or she really that important to us?)

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Filed Under: Communicating, family, Motivational Monday, planning, Relationships Tagged With: adult relationships, attitude, better relationships, coaching service, companionship, life balance, long term relationship, relationships, weight loss, work

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